Modifiers Quiz

What is a misplaced modifier?

• A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is used incorrectly in a sentence and changes the meaning of the sentence.

• A misplaced modifier is a type of punctuation mark that is used incorrectly in a sentence.

• A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word or phrase it modifies.

• A misplaced modifier is a grammatical error that occurs when a modifier is placed in the wrong position in a sentence.

What is a dangling modifier?

• A grammatical error that occurs when a modifier is placed too far away from the word it is supposed to modify.

• A type of punctuation mark used to separate independent clauses.

• A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

• A word or phrase that modifies a word clearly stated in the sentence.

How can you correct a misplaced modifier?

• Place the modifier at the beginning of the sentence.

• Move the modifier closer to the word or phrase it is modifying.

• Change the word or phrase being modified.

• Remove the modifier altogether.

How can you identify a dangling modifier?

• A dangling modifier can be identified by its placement at the beginning of a sentence.

• A dangling modifier can be identified by its use of passive voice.

• A dangling modifier can be identified by checking if it is not clearly and logically modifying a word or phrase in the sentence.

• A dangling modifier can be identified by its lack of specificity.

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier? A) Running quickly, the ball was caught by the outfielder. B) The ball was caught by the outfielder running quickly. C) The ball running quickly was caught by the outfielder. D) The ball was caught by the outfielder, running quickly.

• B

• A

• C

• D

Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier? A) After finishing the exam, the paper was handed in. B) The paper was handed in after finishing the exam. C) The paper, after finishing the exam, was handed in. D) The paper was handed in, after finishing the exam.

• A

• B

• D

• C

Which of the following is the correct way to correct the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'Walking down the street, the dog chased the cat.'? A) Walking down the street, the cat was chased by the dog. B) The dog chased the cat walking down the street. C) The dog walking down the street chased the cat. D) The dog chased the cat down the street walking.

• C) The dog walking down the street chased the cat.

• D) The dog chased the cat down the street walking.

• B) The dog chased the cat walking down the street.

• A) Walking down the street, the cat was chased by the dog.

Which of the following is the correct way to correct the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'After finishing the race, the trophy was awarded to the winner.'? A) After finishing the race, the winner was awarded the trophy. B) The trophy was awarded to the winner after finishing the race. C) The trophy, after finishing the race, was awarded to the winner. D) The trophy was awarded to the winner, after finishing the race.

Which of the following is an example of a misplaced modifier? A) Jumping over the fence, the keys were found by Sarah. B) The keys were found by Sarah jumping over the fence. C) The keys jumping over the fence were found by Sarah. D) The keys were found by Sarah, jumping over the fence.

• D

• A

• C

• B

Which of the following is an example of a dangling modifier? A) After cooking for hours, the meal was finally ready. B) The meal was finally ready after cooking for hours. C) The meal, after cooking for hours, was finally ready. D) The meal was finally ready, after cooking for hours.

• B

• C

• D

• A